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Holding My Hand


--by Shriraj, posted Nov 15, 2007
As the little girl and her father were crossing a bridge, the father was a bit scared.  So he turns to his little daughter and says, "Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river."

To which the little girl replied, "No, Dad. You hold my hand."

"What's the difference?" asked the puzzled father.

"There's a big difference," said the little girl. "If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go."
 
   
In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond. So hold the hand of the person who loves you rather than expecting them to hold yours.
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Readers Comments

harry wrote: it's really hearttouching poem .such a simple but with alot of meaning!!!
thanks for ur contribution
JuneBug wrote: I really liked this! So true!
almostacowgirl wrote: Awww... that made my heart just melt! It truly has a lot of meaning to it!
Angel4eva wrote: Thats wonderful its a great story with an even greater meaning
yemisio wrote: Thanks. You just added to my knowledge on love and sharing. You touched my heart and I'm smiling.
bibirose wrote: The simple is so very very profound; thank you for sharing.
jaya wrote: Such an awesome story.. it has touched my heart. Many thanks Shriraj.
Deepak wrote: so true and so touching,,u have explained love in just a few words..
Kind4Ever wrote: Wow, so beautiful.
Hold the hand of the person you really care for.
Aurelia wrote: Love it! I'll hold your hand if you hold mine. ~Aurelia

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